The Future of...Technology & AI in the Protein Supply Chain
True is bringing together leaders and experts from across the industry to understand where Technology and AI will fundamentally transform the protein supply chain over the coming years. We'll explore potential solutions, surface obstacles to adoption and build a grounded view of what the future might look like.
The event will feature:
Panel Discussion: How Technology and AI will fundamentally transform the protein supply chain
CEO, the UK AgriTech Centre | Former Head of Agriculture and Fisheries Sourcing, M&S
Professor of Sustainable Livestock Health & Welfare | CEO, Raft Solutions | Chair, Animal Health & Welfare Board England
CEO, Agsenze | Veterinary Surgeon and Lawyer | Ag-tech Founder
Founder and CEO, Optifarm
Fireside Chat: Learnings from Live AI Use Cases in the Protein Supply Chain
Director of Research and Development, Pilgrims Europe
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⏰ Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
🗓️ Date: Thursday 19th March 2026
📍 Location: True House, 29 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6NF
Steve McLean is an experienced senior leader across retail, agriculture and fisheries, most recently serving as Head of Agriculture and Fisheries. He has a strong track record of delivering commercially focused, science-led change, building trusted partnerships and advancing practical, sustainable solutions for the future of food and agriculture.
Jonathan Statham is a farm veterinary specialist and CEO of RAFT Solutions, with nearly 30 years’ experience in livestock health. He is Professor of Sustainable Livestock Health & Welfare and Chair of the Animal Health & Welfare Board England.
Matt Dobbs is a veterinary surgeon, lawyer, and CEO of Agsenze, a livestock ag-tech company using vision technology to improve animal health and productivity. He has founded and advised multiple digital, clinical and investment ventures across the agri-food sector, and is a Nuffield Scholar and trustee of RSPCA Assured.
David Speller is a former UK broiler chicken farmer and founder of Optifarm, with over 20 years’ experience in poultry production. David is passionate about using artificial intelligence, developed with domain sector knowledge, to reveal the root cause of issues and support practical decision-making.
Dr. Anne Richmond is Director of R&D at Pilgrim’s Europe, with more than 30 years’ experience in the livestock sector. She leads strategic research and innovation programmes across animal health and welfare, sustainability, and product quality, with a strong focus on data-driven and AI-enabled approaches.